AP
In the summer of 2018, the world of the NHL was a abuzz regarding the potential destination of pending unrestricted free agent, John Tavares. A plethora of teams made their respective pitches to the then-Islanders captain to try and entice number 91 to pack his bags and leave that vagabond franchise in his rear view mirror and head for greener pastures. As we all know, Tavares bolted Brooklyn to sign with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs and fulfill a life long dream.
In the summer of 2019, there is expected to be an equal amount of anticipation and excitement over where Columbus Blue Jackets forward Artemi Panarin will decide to hang out his shingle.